Texans notes: Leinart able to earn up to $1 million

TEXANS NOTES

JOHN McCLAIN , Copyright 2010 Houston Chronicle |
September 7, 2010

Million-dollar man

After passing his physical on Tuesday, quarterback Matt Leinart signed a one-year Texans contract with a base salary for $630,000.

Leinart's contract can max out at $1 million. If he's part of the 45-man roster, meaning the backup quarterback and not the third-quarterback designee, he can earn $23,125 per game or a maximum of $370,000.

White Out weekend

Because the season starts Sunday, Friday has been designated as Go Texans Day.

The Texans have designated Sunday's opener against the Colts at Reliant Stadium as Liberty White Out. They're asking fans to wear white. White jerseys will be discounted $10 on game day.

The NFL is promoting Back to Football Friday this week. Fans who register at www.nfl.com/backtofootball can sign up for prizes like a trip to the Super Bowl, a visit at home from a Texans player, and an NFL-themed office party.